# Stark Steel Spouts Blomus Aguo Watering Can Takes an Industrial Form for Fostering Nature By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blomus-aguo-watering-can References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/blomus-aguo-watering-can/) & [allmodern](http://www.allmodern.com/Blomus-65209-RY1258.html) The German [Bauhaus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-air-purifier-concept) principles of design are timeless, and the Blomus Aguo Watering Can proves that they're still valued today. A contemporary take on the utilitarian form of a landscaping aid references the beauty of 1930s design with a pride in modern industrial production. Quite comfortable with the notion that sprinkling the garden is an artificial activity, this [shiny stainless steel spout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spray-bottle-concept) makes no apology for its manufactured metal form. Emphasizing its relationship to the ever-changing organic life of the plants it nourishes, the piece has been made to perform its task impeccably. Designed to suit gardeners with [modest flower beds and patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden), the Blomus Aguo Watering Can is the perfect green plot companion, and its material indifference to the elements means that ageless appearance will be your most steadfast perennial. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Industrial Design:** There's an opportunity to create modern products by referencing timeless design principles. - **Functional Aesthetics:** Aesthetically pleasing products that prioritize function and performance are becoming more valued. - **Eco-friendly Gardening:** There's an opportunity to create products that blend well with outdoor environments and promote eco-friendliness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home and Garden:** Innovation in home and garden products can come from merging design and function. - **Manufacturing:** There's an opportunity for manufacturing companies to produce modern products inspired by classic design principles. - **Sustainability:** The movement towards eco-friendliness in gardening can create opportunities for companies to develop sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Ultra-Durable Garden Hoses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodland-everlasting-garden-hose.md) - [Natural Material Gardening Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-collection.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Water-Less Minimal Design Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica.md) - [Triple-Aerator Outdoor Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffqt-outdoor-shower.md) - [Playful Garden-Inspired Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-watering-can.md) - [Self-Watering Compact Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Basket-Inspired Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-engine-spot.md)